Inter Brake

SI-8G80C-001-00
SI-8G80C-001
General Safety Information

The design of the Shimano Inter-M brake system has
been carried out based on standards such as ISO
4210 and DIN 79100-2. These standards specify
the performance for an overall weight of 100kg.
However, BR-IM81-R is designed with the overall
weight assumed to be 130kg. If the overall weight
exceeds 100 kg (130kg for BR-IM81-R), the braking
force provided by the system may be insufficient for
correct braking, and durability of the system may
also be reduced.
WARNING
To avoid serious injuries:
It is important to completely understand the operation
of your bicycles brake system. Improper use of your
bicycles brake system may result in a loss of control
or an accident, which could lead to severe injury.
Because each bicycle may handle differently, be sure
to learn the proper braking technique (including brake
lever pressure and bicycle control characteristics) and
operation of your bicycle.
This can be done by consulting your professional
bicycle dealer and the bicycles owners manual, and
by practicing your riding and braking technique.
If the front brake is applied too strongly, the wheel
may lock and the bicycle may fall forward, and
serious injury may result.
Never tighten the inner cable fixing bolt with it
attached to your bicycle. Doing so may cause the
inner cable fixing bolt to detach.
2.
3.
4.
7.
In order to get the best performance from the

Shimano Inter-M brake, be sure to use Shimano
brakes cables and brake levers as a set.
The amount of movement of the inner cable
must be 14.5 mm or more when the brake lever
is depressed. If it is less than 14.5 mm, braking
performance will suffer, and the brakes may
fail to work.
If the hub nuts are cap nuts, use a frame with
dropouts that are at least 7 mm thick.
If any of the following occur while using the brakes,

stop riding immediately and ask the place of
purchase to carry out inspection and repairs.
1) If abnormal noise is heard when the brakes
are applied
2) If braking force is abnormally strong
3) If braking force is abnormally weak
In the case of 1) and 2), the cause might be not
enough brake grease, so ask the place of purchase
to grease the mechanism with special roller brake
grease.
Before applying grease, be sure to remove the cable
unit. Then, remove the grease hole cap and press-fit
the tube into the back of the hole 12mm or more,
and apply the appropriate amount of grease (approx.
5g) while turning the wheel slowly. After application,
check that braking is properly applied and that no
abnormal noise is heard.
BR-IM81-R
BR-IM80-R
BR-IM55-R
BR-IM45-R
12mm or more
Align the mark of the inner cable fixing washer (red)

with the direction of the groove of the winder unit, and
insert the inner cable fixing bolt unit and slide strongly
along the groove of the winder unit as far as possible.
Mark of inner cable
fixing washer (red)
Inter-M Brake
Groove of winder unit
Adjusting the brake cable
1.
After checking that the wheel does not easily turn

while the brake cable is being pulled, depress the
brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip in order
to run in the brake cable.
Depress
about
10 times
Technical Service Instructions
In order to realize the best performance from the Inter-M

brake, we recommend that the following combinations
be used.
Brake
BR-IM81-R/BR-IM80-R/BR-IM55-R/
BR-IM45-R
Hub
SG-8R36/SG-8R31/SG-7R46
Lever
SB-8S20/ST-8S20/SB-7S45/
BL-IM60/BL-IM65/BL-IM45
Grease hole cap
Check that the brake unit is firmly secured to the hub

with the brake unit fixing washer.
4.
Inner cable
fixing bolt unit
Slide the inner cable fixing bolt unit

strongly along the groove of the
winder unit as far as possible.
5.
Note:
If the brake cable is not run in, it will need to be
adjusted again after only a short period of use.
Route the inner cable along the groove of the winder

unit.
2.
Brake cable
Turn the cable adjusting bolt of the brake unit or

brake lever so that there is about 15 mm of play in the
brake lever.
The amount of brake lever play is the distance from
the position where the brake lever is not operated
to the position where a force is felt suddenly when
the brake lever is pulled.
Grease for
roller brake
Cable adjusting bolt
Turn
slowly.
The SB-8S20/ST-8S20/SB-7S45/BL-IM60/BL-IM65/
BL-IM45 brake levers are equipped with a mode
switching mechanism. Be sure to use the BR-IM81-R,
BR-IM80-R, BR-IM55-R, BR-IM45-R with the
mechanism in the C.R. mode position.
C.R mode position
Brake unit
5.
1.
After checking that the adjusting bolt and adjusting

nut are fully tightened, insert the outer casing holder
unit into the inner cable in the direction shown below.
Adjusting nut
Cable unit
Brake unit fixing washer

(manual insertion)
Check that the wheel is fixed securely to the frame

with the hub nuts.
Installing the brake cable
8.
If the brake is used frequently, the area around

the brake may become hot. Do not touch the area
around the brake for at least 30 minutes after you
finish riding the bicycle.
Area around the brake
Inner cable
6.
Groove of winder unit
Insert the outer casing holder unit into the hole of the
brake arm from underneath and slide it to the lower
section of the hole.
Outer casing holder unit
Adjusting bolt
2.
Brake arm
After checking that the stamp of the back side of the

inner cable fixing bolt unit is R, pass the inner cable
through the hole of the inner cable fixing bolt unit.

The C indicates the mode position for

compatibility with cantilever brakes.
The R indicates the mode position for
compatibility with roller brakes.
When securing the brake arm to the frame, be sure
to use a brake arm clip that matches the size of the
chainstay, and securely tighten them with the clip
screw and clip nut to the specified tightening torque.
Use a lock nut with a nylon insert (self-locking nut)
for the clip nut. It is recommended that standard
Shimano parts be used for the clip screw, clip nut and
brake arm clip.
In addition, use a brake arm clip that matches the size
of the chainstay.
If the clip nut comes off the brake arm, or if the clip
screw or brake arm clip becomes damaged, the
brake arm may rotate on the chainstay and cause the
handlebars to jerk suddenly, or the bicycle wheel may
lock and the bicycle may fall over, causing serious
injury.
Obtain and read the service instructions carefully
prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn, or
damaged parts may cause serious injury to the rider.
We strongly recommend only using genuine Shimano
replacement parts.
Always make sure that the front and rear brakes are
working correctly before you ride the bicycle.
If the road surface is wet, the tires will skid more
easily. If the tires skid, you may fall off the bicycle. To
avoid this, reduce your speed and apply the brakes
early and gently.
Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully,
and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
Stamp R
Check that the brake arm is securely fastened to the

chainstay by the brake arm clip. If it is not installed
correctly, braking performance will suffer.
Brake arm clip
If excessive force is
applied to the brake
arm to secure it, the
wheel will make noise
and become difficult to
turn. Make sure that you
dont apply excessive
force when installing.
Brake arm
When installing the clip screw, securely hold the clip

nut with a 10 mm spanner while tightening the clip
screw. After tightening, check that the clip screw
protrudes about 2 3 mm from the surface of the
clip nut.
Brake arm
Brake arm clip
9.
10.
If the brake cable becomes rusted, braking

performance will suffer. If this happens, replace the
brake cable with a genuine Shimano brake cable
and re-check the braking performance.
The brake unit should never be disassembled. If it is
disassembled, it will no longer work properly.
Place the components as shown in the following

figure and tighten the inner cable fixing nut. Use the
TL-IM21 (inner cable fixing tool) to tighten the inner
cable fixing nut as shown in Fig. 1. After tightening,
check that the orientations of the inner cable fixing nut
and inner cable are correct as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 1
99mm
Tightening torque:
1 2 Nm {9 17 in. lbs.}
Inner cable
fixing nut
TL-IM21
8.
Turn the cable adjusting bolt to tighten the inner

cable.
9.
Check that the red marks on inner cable fixing washer

with the inner cable fixing bolt unit press-fit into the
winder unit are in the right orientation.
Tightening torque:
6 8 Nm {52 70 in. lbs.}
Fig. 2
Never tighten the inner cable fixing bolt with it

attached to your bicycle. The orientations of the inner
cable fixing nut and inner cable will become improper
as shown in Fig. 3, which may cause the inner cable
fixing bolt to detach from the brake.
Red mark
2 3 mm
These service instructions explain how to use and maintain

the Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new
bicycle. For any questions regarding your bicycle or other
matters which are not related to Shimano parts, please contact
the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at:

http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement
without notice. (English)
Clip screw
(M616mm)
To avoid serious injuries:
3.
Cable adjusting nut
Note:
Use a wheel with 3x or 4x spoke lacing. Wheels with
radial lacing cannot be used because the spokes and
the wheel can be damaged when applying the brakes
and brake noise can be generated.
The Inter-M brake is different from conventional
brakes in that the inside of the brake drum is filled
with grease. This may cause the turning of the wheel
to be slightly heavier than usual, particularly in cold
weather.
Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or
deterioration resulting from normal use.
For maximum performance we highly recommend
Shimano lubricants and maintenance products.
For any questions regarding methods of handling or
adjustment, please contact the place of purchase.
Fig. 3
CAUTION
When using the Shimano Inter-M brake system,
avoid continuous application of the brakes when
riding down long slopes, as this will cause the
internal brake parts to become very hot, and this
may weaken braking performance. It may also cause
a reduction in the amount of brake grease inside
the brake, and this can lead to problems such as
abnormally sudden braking.
3.
Tightening torque:
30 45 Nm {261 392 in. lbs.}
Chainstay
After checking that the outer casing holder unit is

inserted as far as it will go into the guide slot in the
brake arm, install the inner end cap.
After this, set the inner end cap so that it does not
touch the fins and the spokes.
After depressing the brake lever to check the braking

performance, secure the cable adjusting bolt with the
cable adjusting nut.
Inner end cap
Hub nut
Clip nut
1.
7.
Inner cable fixing bolt unit
6.
15mm of play
Red mark
SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION
Tightening torque:
2 3 Nm {17 26 in. lbs.}
Installation of brake cable can be completed by the

above procedure. When detaching the cable, perform
in reverse order.
One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003
SHIMANO EUROPE B.V.
Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222
SHIMANO INC.
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General Safety Information

In order to get the best performance from the

If any of the following occur while using the brakes,

Align the mark of the inner cable fixing washer (red)

Adjusting the brake cable

After checking that the wheel does not easily turn

Technical Service Instructions

In order to realize the best performance from the Inter-M

Grease hole cap

Check that the brake unit is firmly secured to the hub

Slide the inner cable fixing bolt unit

Route the inner cable along the groove of the winder

Turn the cable adjusting bolt of the brake unit or

Cable adjusting bolt

C.R mode position

After checking that the adjusting bolt and adjusting

Brake unit fixing washer

Check that the wheel is fixed securely to the frame

Installing the brake cable

If the brake is used frequently, the area around

Groove of winder unit

Outer casing holder unit

After checking that the stamp of the back side of the

Cable adjusting bolt

The C indicates the mode position for

Check that the brake arm is securely fastened to the

When installing the clip screw, securely hold the clip

If the brake cable becomes rusted, braking

Place the components as shown in the following

Turn the cable adjusting bolt to tighten the inner

Check that the red marks on inner cable fixing washer

Never tighten the inner cable fixing bolt with it

Cable adjusting bolt

These service instructions explain how to use and maintain

* Service Instructions in further languages are available at:

To avoid serious injuries:

Cable adjusting nut

After checking that the outer casing holder unit is

After depressing the brake lever to check the braking

Inner end cap

Inner cable fixing bolt unit

SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION

Installation of brake cable can be completed by the

One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003

SHIMANO EUROPE B.V.

Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222

3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan

Jun. 2011 by Shimano Inc. AWS. Printed in China

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